Aqua

Best Overall Community | Category 1

Bradenton, FL | From the $560s

Aqua is a gated, single family home community near Sarasota Bay, Longboat Key, and Anna Maria Island in West Bradenton. This waterfront paradise features world-class amenities including a four-acre translucent, blue lagoon, and tropical beach - perfect for swimming, kayaking, or lazing around with family and friends while soaking up the Florida sun. Unlimited serenity, a vibrant lifestyle with elegant design, and unique architecture in your own private courtyard, is why you will call Aqua home.

Boca Grande & Sanibel at Watercolor Place

Best Overall Multi-Family | Category 1

Bradenton, FL | From the $320s

Located in sunny and charming Southwest Florida, gated Watercolor Place is where homeowners can finally embrace Florida-style living without any CDDs or high HOAs. Close to Lakewood Ranch, these brand new, maintenance-free villa homes have the best that community living has to offer. With such an excellent location, Watercolor Place lets homeowners enjoy all of the conveniences, from upscale stores and restaurants to state-of-the-art healthcare facilities.

Sea Grape at Aqua

Best Overall Single Family | Category 8

Bradenton, FL | From the $640s

Just past the charming foyer of the Sea Grape plan, you’ll find a luxurious living room that flows freely into the family room. The large, modern kitchen creates an open-concept haven that’s ideal for both hosting guests and enjoying your quiet time. Charming and bright, this lovable space will bring endless happiness to your days and nights. The stunning owner’s suite is complete with a spa-like bathroom with a relaxing tub, walk-in shower, walk-in closet, and dual vanities. You’ll also find two bedrooms and two bathrooms, and a spectacular courtyard that the home is designed around. Whether you choose to add a pool, keep your courtyard paved, or cover it with grass, you’ll love relaxing in the sun before coming back inside to this peaceful oasis

Cat Claw at Aqua

Best Overall Single Family | Category 5

Bradenton, FL | From the $730s

The open-concept Cat Claw floor plan invites you to entertain your family and friends with a gorgeous circular den, contemporary kitchen, and large dining and great rooms. When you’re ready to unwind, your owner’s suite is your peaceful and private oasis. Enjoy pampering yourself in a spa-like bathroom with a large walk-in closet, walk-in shower, beautiful tub, and dual vanities. This home also comes complete with an additional bedroom, two bathrooms, a convenient laundry area, spacious garage, and of course, a spectacular courtyard for all your relaxation needs. You can choose to add a classic pool, keep your courtyard paved, or enjoy some green space.

Salt Meadow at Aqua

Best Overall Single Family | Category 12

Bradenton, FL | From the $840s

On the first floor of the Salt Meadow, you’re greeted by an abundance of space including a living room, a dining room that flows freely into the family room and modern kitchen, and a charming den that’s waiting to be personalized with your style. You’ll also find a bathroom with a walk-in shower, as well as a courtyard outside that the home is built around. Add a relaxing pool, pave it in, or add some green space.

The second floor reflects endless comfort inside and out. In your stunning owner’s suite, you’ll find a spa-like bathroom with a massive walk-in closet, gorgeous tub, and large walk-in shower that makes an everyday task feel like a vacation. The second floor also provides two to four bedrooms and two bathrooms, a laundry area, and a regal balcony that overlooks the main floor.

Santa Maria at Waverley

Best Overall Single Family | Category 6

Sarasota, FL | From the $550s

In the award-winning Santa Maria home with a spectacular open floor plan, the spacious great room has a tranquil setting with landscaped views. Entertaining will be effortless in the kitchen that overlooks the great room. This three-bedroom, three-bath split plan offers a large owner’s suite with his and hers walk-in closets, one 2-car garage, and one single-car garage. The outdoors is just as striking, with a beautiful, breezy lanai surrounded by fragrant tropical foliage. As with all our homes, a swimming pool is optional, for those who want to make the most of Florida living.

Bermuda at Watercolor Place

Best Overall Single Family | Category 2

Bradenton, FL | From the $420s

The Bermuda home is where life is sweeter than ever. Complete with four bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, a two-car garage, and 2,322 square feet of beautiful, open space, your dream vacation finally becomes your everyday life in this one-of-a-kind floor plan. Sleek and sophisticated, but every bit as warm as home, the Bermuda provides the perfect mix of luxury, function, and comfort. With everything you want and need on one stylish floor, from your open-concept living space, separate laundry room, and two walk-in closets to your owner’s suite, and covered lanai, the barriers of walls and stairs will never stand in your way again. Flow freely from one room to the next and enjoy the ease and comfort of a home that moves just the way that you do.

St. Thomas in CrossCreek

Best Overall Single Family | Category 1

Parrish, FL | From the $350s

Efficiency epitomized - that's our streamlined St. Thomas floor plan. This lovely design is oh-so-livable with features that hold passionate appeal for the style-conscious homeowner. Three full bedrooms with two baths, a beautiful dining room, and inspiring den/office complete this pretty picture, one you'll want to share with your family and friends. Speaking of which, isn't it time to step outside? Breathe in fragrant floral air and witness the miracle of nature in your very own backyard. Your lanai is a portal to paradise. As with all our homes, a swimming pool is optional, for those who want to make the most of Florida living.

From the architects and project managers, to the designers and support staff, thank you to all who contributed to making these gorgeous Medallion homes and communities so exceptional. We are so beyond proud and grateful for this honor from the Sarasota Manatee Builder Industry Association and Parade of Homes!